South Africa Sport News

Holders Senegal through to Cup of Nations finals

CAPE TOWN : Defending champions Senegal, Burkina Faso, South Africa and Tunisia added their names to the list of qualified teams for next year’s African Cup of Nations finals after away successes in Tuesday’s qualifiers.

Senegal, South Africa, Burkina Faso qualify as Namibia shock Cameroon

JOHANNESBURG: Defending champions Senegal, South Africa and Burkina Faso qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations in matchday four on Tuesday while Namibia are close to joining them after a shock win over Cameroon.

Defeat by Bolivia marks disappointing end to Herve Renard’s 4 years as manager of Saudi Arabia

Herve Renard’s four-year reign as manager of the Saudi national team ended on Tuesday with a whimper as his team fell to a 2-1 friendly defeat in Jeddah at the hands of Bolivia.

West Indies keep South Africa at bay to win T20 series

JOHANNESBURG : Reeza Hendricks smashed 83 from 44 balls but it was not enough for South Africa, who fell seven runs short of their massive target as the West Indies claimed a 2-1 series win following the third Twenty20 International at The Wanderers on Tuesday.

Death bowling implosion trumps Reeza heroics as Proteas surrender T20 series to Windies

At the Wanderers

Bok winger faces a month on the sidelines following ankle injury

Christchurch Washout Hits Sri Lanka World Cup Hopes

Sri Lanka's hopes of securing automatic qualification for the World Cup took a major blow on Tuesday when heavy rain and gusting winds forced the second one-day international against New Zealand to be abandoned without a ball being bowled. Steady rain meant the covers stayed on all day at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch, with organisers calling the match off at 1630 local time (0330 GMT) with more showers forecast.

Blitzboks land tough draw for Hong Kong Sevens

In a season where their form has been erratic, to say the least, the Blitzboks were handed a tough draw for the prestigious Hong Kong Sevens taking place this weekend.